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Status Planned for future release
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 3, 2022

Long variable names in CLLE

Allow variables to be defined with names longer than 10 characters in CL.

This will allow CL code to be more readable and potentially reference long column names in tables.

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    Nov 16, 2022

    Yes, yes, yes. If RPG can do it why not CLLE?

  • Guest
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    Nov 16, 2022
    IBM agree with the request and a solution appears to be desirable and feasible. IBM intends to provide a solution. However, IBM's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provide.